| 1956 Chicago Cardinals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ray Richards |
| Owner | Violet Bidwill Wolfner |
| Home field | Comiskey Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–5 |
| Division place | 2nd NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1956 Chicago Cardinals season was the team's 37th season in the National Football League. The Cardinals improved on their previous year's 4–7–1 record, winning seven games for a runner-up finish in the Eastern Conference. They failed to qualify for the playoffs (NFL title game) for the eighth consecutive season.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.